Ruminant Young Animal Technology Lead (Open To Remote)

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s animal nutrition and health business, where we improve lives through better nutrition. Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Ruminant Young Animal Technology Lead will provide advanced knowledge and thought leadership to proactively support the Ruminant Young Animal offering in the management of a complex and strategically important product portfolio. In this role, you will support other product specialists and assist in the execution of product line plans, including launches and product management to ensure the provision of the correct product portfolio. Key Accountabilities
Provide support to build and execute the strategy for a large, technically complex and strategic ruminant product line globally.
Staying abreast of, and partnering collaboratively, with technical, domain-specific research and team members for product line support, as needed.
Optimize the product line portfolio to ensure the coherence and value of the portfolio in terms of functionality, reducing unnecessary complexity and identifying gaps.
Develop and maintain the content of the product line material.
Deliver product line and service training.
Ensure a safe working environment and compliance of product safety.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in animal science or equivalent experience
In-depth Ruminant Young Animal nutrition and management knowledge
Technical knowledge of the biochemistry of the feed ingredients used in feeds for Young Animals
Practical experience in the functionality of the ingredients in relevant applications
Minimum of six years of related work experience in Ruminant Young Animal nutrition
Ability to travel up to 40% globally
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, PhD or other post-secondary degree in animal science
At least 10 years of related work experience in Ruminant Young Animal nutrition
Understanding of the Ruminant Young Animal nutrition industry in China, Europe and Americas
Passion for talent development
Strategic business acumen – customer segments, customer needs, industry priorities, growth & value propositions
Customer facing technical knowledge experience
Ability to work in global teams and matrixed environments.
Ability to Influence and drive of impact toward business goals
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.